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PL06 XNM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,064 mi
Last recorded114,064 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 XNM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 114,064 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 114,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt to top off differential. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light half red half white. (4.5.4 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing going to steering damper. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 111,767 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 110,227 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt going to steering joints. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 110,227 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt going to steering joints. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 106,212 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 106,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 104,498 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 99,879 miles

Both front and both rear tyres are deteriorated and perished.

Pass 23 Jul 2020 96,938 miles

Both front and both rear tyres are heavily perished on the side walls.

Pass 20 Jun 2019 91,625 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorating around outer tyre wall.

Both rear tyres showing signs of wear around inner tyre edge.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front spot light lens damaged.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front spot light not working.

The rear cross-member corroded.

Fail 17 Jun 2019 91,625 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe end. (1.1.11 (c))

Both rear tyres deteriorating around outer tyre wall.

Both rear tyres showing signs of wear around inner tyre edge.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front spot light lens damaged.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front spot light not working.

The rear cross-member corroded.

Pass 22 Jun 2018 84,912 miles

Nearside Front spot light lens damaged.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front spot light not working.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 74,130 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 74,130 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush replace (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush replace (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 70,883 miles

Chassis rear cross member rusty.

Fail 7 Apr 2016 70,869 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Chassis rear cross member rusty.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 67,480 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

centre brake lamp inop

rear diff pinion seal slight leak

Fail 7 Apr 2015 67,480 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

centre brake lamp inop

rear diff pinion seal slight leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 61,241 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 61,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,627 miles

Vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2012 45,851 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,523 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 34,450 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 25,457 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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PL06 XNM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 72,296 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL06 XNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 20 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PL06 XNM registered?

PL06 XNM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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